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Welcome to Lake Wanaka

The freedom to do your own thing away from the crowds, with breathtaking lakes & mountains as your playground. A year-round destination set against the pristine alpine backdrop of Mount Aspiring National Park, you can still discover that totally relaxed Kiwi way of life at Lake Wanaka. Read more >
 

There are many reasons to visit Lake Wanaka:

  • Take in the scenery of our lakes and rivers
  • Visit Mt Aspiring National Park
  • Sample Wanaka’s amazing food and wine
  • Ski Australasia’s largest skiable area

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We’ve put together some suggested South Island and Wanaka itineraries, to make sure you get the most out of your visit to Lake Wanaka.

  1. Winter fun
  2. Adventure 
  3. Food and wine
  4. Family fun
  5. Romance
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Our Lake Wanaka Community

Chris McCormack takes on Challenge Wanaka

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Whats Happening in Lake Wanaka

05

Jul

NZ Mountain Film Festival

Adventure films, guest speakers, art displays, music, climbing competition, Adventure Film School, trade show, . . .

15

Aug

Winter Games NZ 2013

Watch the world’s elite snow sports athletes vying for Olympic qualification and an exciting . . .

05

Jul

NZ Mountain Film Festival

Adventure films, guest speakers, art displays, music, climbing competition, Adventure Film School, trade show, . . .

11

Aug

Winter Games NZ

It's out of this world and it's coming to Otago! Winter Games NZ will . . .

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20

May

Coombe takes third Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series title

20

May

The Rippon Hall Shines at the NZ Commercial Project Awards

Rippon Hall wins in the Tourism and Leisure section, and also won the $2million- $5million category.

09

May

Snow Park NZ finalises 2013 plans

Snow Park will not be opening on a regular basis to the public

09

May

Wanaka Story Wins Prize at 2013 Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards.

When "Wally met Sally" takes 2nd place for Best NZ Travel Story...

08

May

Challenge Family returns to Australia with three new half distance events

Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Bateman’s Bay announced

07

May

Entries Now Open For 2013 World Heli Challenge

The World Heli Challenge is an elite level ski and snowboard event attracting top tier athletes from around the world...

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Lake Wanaka Ski Packages

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